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Two domestic disputes reported to BCSO

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Thursday, September 29. 2016

Two domestic disputes were reported to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office last week. A verbal domestic dispute was reported at a Bennett Road, Homer, address between a couple who are reportedly getting a divorce. In the other incident, a married couple at a Loggins Road, Commerce, address, got into a domestic dispute over cows. Other incidents ... [Full Story »]

One killed in I-85 chase, Alto man injured

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Friday, September 23. 2016

One person was killed in a wreck on I-85 South this morning. Officers with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on an Audi A4near mile marker 145.5. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit started. The vehicle exited off I-85 at the U.S. 129 exit. The vehicle traveled south on S.R. 11 towards Arcade, turned around ... [Full Story »]

One killed in I-85 crash, Alto man injured

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Friday, September 23. 2016

One person was killed in a wreck on I-85 South this morning. Officers with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on an Audi A4 near mile marker 145.5. An attempt was made to stop the vehicle and the vehicle attempted to elude the officer and exited on the Jefferson exit. No chase was ever attempted due to public safety ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin breaks ground for new water tank

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Thursday, September 22. 2016

The City of Baldwin recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s water system improvement project. The project has been in the making for several years and will consist of a new 500,000 gallon elevated water tank, a water booster pumping station and installation of new water lines in the northeast section of Baldwin. The new water ... [Full Story »]

Maysville City Park opens

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Thursday, September 15. 2016

The new Maysville City Park features a playground, pavilion, picnic tables and a lake for fishing. The park officially opened on Saturday with a special program featuring remarks from local politicians, entertainment by Maysville resident Sean Van Meder, hot dogs, popcorn and cake. Mayor Richard Presley said, “Never in my mind would I dream I ... [Full Story »]

Nominations sought for agriculture awards

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Sunday, September 11. 2016

The Banks County Agriculture Awards Committee is in search of citizens who are worthy of being recognized as one of the best in the field of agriculture in Banks County. This year, the committee is asking for nominations for Farmer of the Year, Woman in Agriculture, Agribusiness of the Year and Hall of Fame Award. Banks County extension agent ... [Full Story »]

Lula Fall Festival coming up Saturday

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Thursday, September 8. 2016

In celebration of the arts and culture of Northeast Georgia, the town of Lula is hosting the third annual Lula Fall Festival on Saturday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centered in the newly-revitalized downtown area near the train depot, the festival will showcase the area’s accomplished potters and folk artists, as well as crafters. ... [Full Story »]

Two fatalities in Banks County wreck

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Friday, September 2. 2016

A Banks County High School senior and a Homer woman died in a two-vehicle wreck Friday morning on Hwy. 51. Harold “Levi” Chambers, 17, Commerce, and Dana Lefevre, 29, Homer, both died from injuries sustained in the wreck. Chambers died while en route to the hospital. Lefevre was pronounced dead at the scene. Chambers, driving a 2007 Ford ... [Full Story »]

Car found in Watershed Lake

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Friday, September 2. 2016

A car was found in Watershed Lake on Thursday after a report from a citizen that they found a large object. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a local citizen that a large object, believed to be a vehicle, was in Commerce Watershed Lake. The citizen, who conducts sonar searches as a hobby, contacted the office after ... [Full Story »]

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